Assistant Venn Officer – Data Collection & Integrity Raising The Village (RTV)

Assistant Venn Officer – Data Collection & Integrity at Raising The Village (RTV)

About Raising The Village (RTV)

Raising The Village is a dynamic international development organization committed to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. With a team of over 250 professionals in Uganda, 17 in North America, and 15 in Rwanda, RTV has impacted over 1 million lives since 2012. By 2027, we aim to assist 1 million individuals annually through innovative, data-driven solutions. Learn more at www.raisingthevillage.org.

About the Venn Department

The Venn department serves as the data and technology backbone of RTV, integrating advanced analytics and custom software tools with field implementation to ensure data-informed decision-making.

Job Description

The Assistant Venn Officer for Data Collection & Integrity (DCI) plays a critical role in strengthening RTV’s data foundation by ensuring high-quality data collection processes. This position involves:

• Supervising day-to-day data collection activities.
• Driving technological innovation to optimize data collection.
• Promoting best practices across all data-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Data Quality Assurance and Improvement

• Refine and enhance data collection instruments.
• Conduct pre-rollout testing of data collection tools.
• Monitor field activities to ensure data integrity.
• Advocate for best practices in data collection.

Technical Support for Field Teams

• Train field enumerators for data collection activities.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshoot issues related to data collection tools (e.g., SurveyCTO, ODK).

Project Resource Planning and Optimization

• Assist in developing survey resource plans.
• Manage work plans for enumerator allocation and survey timelines.
• Optimize resource allocation for third-party contractors.
• Oversee inventory management at the unit level.

Technological Innovation and Implementation

• Leverage technology to improve data collection processes.
• Contribute to innovating data collection techniques.
• Support the implementation of new technological solutions.

Requirements and Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related fields.
2. Experience: 2+ years in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in development or non-profit sectors.
3. Technical Skills:
   • Proficiency in mobile data collection platforms (e.g., SurveyCTO, CommCare, ODK).
   • Strong analytical skills with statistical packages (Stata, SPSS) and spreadsheets.
4. Soft Skills:
   • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
   • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
   • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.